Jared Harris, Harris' son, commented: "Although the recipients of this award have all been embraced by the establishment, they all came from outside it, fought their way in on the strength of their talent, claimed their place and changed the status quo: a journey that describes Chiwetel's career perfectly. His talent is immense,...

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